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abby56321
abby56321

I increased to 100mg on Wednesday and yesterday I felt nauseas. Today I feel more anxious, super emotional, depressed, and nauseas. Can someone tell me this is normal and will go away and I’m not going backwards? I was doing somewhat better..... Things were still difficult though in terms of anxiety. I just hate that I feel like I took a HUGE step backwards. Reassurance please!

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  • val55431
    val55431 abby56321

    Posted

    It can take a week or so to even out in your system. Totally normal.
  • frankie1217
    frankie1217 abby56321

    Posted

    Hi Abby. I increased to 100 2 weeks ago and also felt awful for about a week. It'll pass after a few days so hang in there!

  • Shasmo_from_TX
    Shasmo_from_TX abby56321

    Posted

    I increased almost 3 weeks ago and still have a little anxiety in the morning as well as nausea. It will pass and you WILL be ok.

    I take .25mg of alprazalam and it helps me through the day. Are you taking anything to help get you by until it totally kicks in?

    • abby56321
      abby56321 Shasmo_from_TX

      Posted

      I have Xanax to help! Just feel like it makes me more depressed when I take it. Who knows at this point?! Lol Maybe I’ll try to take .25 instead of .5!
    • Shasmo_from_TX
      Shasmo_from_TX abby56321

      Posted

      If I take a whole, I'm out of it and do feel slightly depressed because I can't function.

      I can only deal with .25 and it does help! Takes about 15 minutes but then I feel the anxiety going away.

    • abby56321
      abby56321 Shasmo_from_TX

      Posted

      Thank you so much for the advice! I’m definitely gonna take it down to .25 and maybe my mood won’t be so low!
  • john15630
    john15630 abby56321

    Posted

    Awww no that's bad news x

    • abby56321
      abby56321 john15630

      Posted

      I know.... Gonna tough it out.... it’s just been a really tough/emotional day for me and need reassurance!

      Hope you’re doing okay!

    • jenna324
      jenna324 abby56321

      Posted

      We are in this together and we WILL get over this hump!! Love you girl 
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